a happy father's day
2 years ago
I had a great father’s day. Nice warm summer day with a few dark clouds.
my daughter (6) took me out for a long cycle ride round the village – 3 miles on pavements and one-track country roads. We stopped occasionally for water and raisins. I was paranoid about traffic, but there was very little. We stopped for ice lollies and chatted under a tree. We played in the park. It was a mammoth distance for her and I was very proud.
later, my daughter was falling asleep:
“I love you very much”
“I love you too, daddy”
“I’ve had the best father’s day ever”
“Maybe next year will be just as good”
“I do hope so”
I think this is what I meant when I adopted this goal.
